Guardrail ‘a must’ for contractors

Deborah Services, specialising in non-mechanical construction equipment, has developed a freestanding, roof protection system – the SG4 guardrail – which the company say is unique.

According to Deborah Services, this system meets safety regulations and allows greater freedom for flat roof work, adding that the SG4 guardrail incorporates a unique patented foot which is moveable to allow freedom of work beneath rail posts without having to remove the guard.

SG4 guardrails are particularly convenient as a temporary solution, say the company, adding that the product is designed from just four components, is time efficient and simple to both erect and disassemble.

Additionally, says the firm, the guardrail slats are designed to be easily supplemented with toe boards to minimise the risk of trips during roof work and the SG4 rails are fully galvanised to protect against rusting.

Roger Hastie, managing director at Deborah Services says: “Simple, safe and maintenance-free, that’s what is making our SG4 rails a must for any contractor sending a team to work on flat roofs or on high working platforms.

“The prevention of falls is number one priority when working at height hence why we ensure that our guard rails were designed with adjustable footing to enable access to areas beneath the foot posts without risking a gap or the removal of the guard protection. Nothing matches the SG4 in terms of ease, value for money and safety.”

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